Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Over £40,000 recovered from convicted security boss
The Security Industry Authority successfully reclaimed £40,941.60 from John Gaines, who was convicted of defrauding...
Read MoreGovernment launches consultation on new smoke‑free, heated‑tobacco‑free and vape‑free rules for England
The government has opened a major consultation on plans to expand smoke‑free legislation and introduce...
Read MoreLondon Mayor sets out “bold new licensing plans” to boost capital’s hospitality and nightlife industries
New London-wide Strategic Licensing Policy designed to boost the capital’s vital hospitality and nightlife industries...
Read MoreRevised s.182 guidance published
This guidance is provided to support licensing authorities to carry out their functions under the...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners